Iamsu!, born Sudan Ameer Williams, has been making music for over a decade.… Read Full Bio ↴Iamsu!, born Sudan Ameer Williams, has been making music for over a decade. He began playing the drums as a child and later branched out to writing, producing, and finally rapping. Always inspired to be himself, he has avoided being the stereotypical artist. Su! has used his personal experiences to shape his music and his life. .... Iamsu! spent his early years in Richmond and Pinole, California, as well as Grambling, Louisiana. In Grambling, he enjoyed and was inspired by Grambling University’s nationally acclaimed band. In addition, Su! has traveled to Jamaica often to visit his God mother where he enjoyed reggae music. Also, his visits to Africa and Europe shaped and inspired his unique sound. .... In High School, Su! began producing and rapping seriously and formed a group called “The Go-Gettaz” which enjoyed local successes and performances across the Bay Area. Achieving over 1 million Myspace plays, “The Go-Gettaz” were the number one unsigned group in the country respectively. .... In addition, Su! and “The Go-Gettaz” group member P-Lo formed the production team “The Invasion” shortly after graduating high school. They went on to produce singles for a host of local artists including Young Bari, and the Diligentz. Gaining attention as a producer, Su! continues to collaborate with popular Bay Area artists, such as, Bobby Brackins, Kaz Kyzah (of the Team), G5 The Jett, and Erk Tha Jerk. .... Finally, Su! has ventured out as a solo artist crafting songs that are genuine and fun. Making music that is enjoyed by a diverse and large group of listeners, Su! continues to prove himself as a standout lyricist, artist, and producer. With his latest mix tape “Su! The Right Thing” being download over 20,000 times in a one week span, it is clear to see that Su!’s stock is rising in the music world. Constantly leaking songs via his blog(hbk3000.blogspot.com) and his twitter page (@iamsu), Su! keeps giving his listeners what they want… leaving people asking themselves “Who is Su!?” .... Check out IAMSU! @ HOTNEWHIPHOP.COM/IAMSU AND TWITTER.COM/IAMSU ............

Shake
Iamsu! Lyrics

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Bad girls you know what it is
Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Bad girls you know what it is
Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me

Bad girls you know what it is

Look who jumped out the cage its the whopper
I'mma put it on the grill, make it hot
Tryna put an end to us, tryna stop us
But its okay my whole team going to the top
Ba ba, ba ba ba ba, tell em watch the band play
I'mma run them bands up, I've been on the campaign
I know them simple minded dudes don't entertain you
I had to step up on my cuffers on the claim you
You know you rocking with the best, baby right now
If you was up I know that drink would bring you right down
I'm about to build a club up in my crib
Do it big, bad girls you know what it is

Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Bad girls you know what it is
Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Bad girls you know what it is

Yeah, woo woo, I'mma fuck around, put a jacuzzi in room
Yeah, woo woo, I'mma play the game but I don't listen to the rules
You can call Mr. Orville Redenbacher
If you put me on the stage I'mma make it pop
You a nerd you get thrown up in the locker
I'mma bully how I'm beating down the block
Ba ba, ba ba ba ba, my two fed teams bang
Put your fucking hands up for the Heartbreak Gang
I'm about to build a club up in my crib
Do it big, bad girls you know what it is

Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Bad girls you know what it is
Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me

Shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Bad girls you know what it is

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shake" by Iamsu! are quite straightforward and simple. It begins with the phrase "Bad girls you know what it is" which essentially means that the women listening to the song are aware of what's about to happen, which is an invitation from Iamsu! for them to shake their bodies. The repetition of the word "shake" throughout the song solidifies his demand for the women to move their bodies.

In the next few lines, Iamsu! spits some rap verses, highlighting his skill as a rapper. He boasts about his team and their ability to make it to the top despite obstacles. The line "I'm about to build a club up in my crib" stands out as he plans on having a party in his own home. He then invites the girls to shake their bodies as he plans to do it big.

The chorus follows with more repetition of the word "shake" and the phrase "bad girls you know what it is," emphasizing the song's main message. Overall, "Shake" is a catchy rap song that encourages women to dance and have fun.

Line by Line Meaning

Bad girls you know what it is
Addressing the audience - he assumes bad girls already understand what's about to happen

Shake it for me, shake, shake, shake, shake it for me
Ordering bad girls to dance seductively and shake their bodies

Look who jumped out the cage its the whopper
Referring to himself as a hot, freshly-grilled hamburger (whopper)

I'mma put it on the grill, make it hot
Saying he's going to deliver a great performance on stage

Tryna put an end to us, tryna stop us
People trying to stop his success and that of his team

But its okay my whole team going to the top
Confident his team will achieve success despite obstacles

Ba ba, ba ba ba ba, tell em watch the band play
Focusing the audience's attention on his performance with his band

I'mma run them bands up, I've been on the campaign
Making money from music and promoting himself

I know them simple minded dudes don't entertain you
Believing that he's more entertaining and appealing to women than other men

I had to step up on my cuffers on the claim you
Becoming more ambitious to show that he's worthy of the women's attention

You know you rocking with the best, baby right now
Assuming the women are having a great time and appreciates his talents

If you was up I know that drink would bring you right down
Suggesting that the women would fall for him if they were drunk

I'm about to build a club up in my crib
Expressing his intention to create a party atmosphere at home

Do it big, bad girls you know what it is
Continuing to invite the women to party with him and have fun

Yeah, woo woo, I'mma fuck around, put a jacuzzi in room
Describing how he'll go all out, putting an actual jacuzzi in his room

Yeah, woo woo, I'mma play the game but I don't listen to the rules
Acknowledging that he understands the music industry but chooses to do things his own way

You can call Mr. Orville Redenbacher
He believes he's a great performer and can make the audience pop like popcorn

If you put me on the stage I'mma make it pop
Stating his confidence in his abilities to entertain and please his audience

You a nerd you get thrown up in the locker
Belittling those he feels aren't as cool or popular

I'mma bully how I'm beating down the block
Asserting his dominance and influence in the music game and his community

Ba ba, ba ba ba ba, my two fed teams bang
Referring to his rap group, Heartbreak Gang, and their skillful music production

Put your fucking hands up for the Heartbreak Gang
Encouraging the audience to support Heartbreak Gang and show their appreciation

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Sudan Ameer Williams

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